The National Family Preservation Network (NFPN) is beginning 2010 with renewed hope and a determination to do more this year to assist those who are on the front lines working with families.

In this News Notes, NFPN will share some initial plans for the year and solicit input as to how we can best serve you.

Research on Intensive Family Preservation Services (IFPS) with Older Youth
During the past year, NFPN has received data on older youth from two sites (Institute for Family Development in Washington State; and Youth Services, Inc., in Philadelphia).

A researcher is analyzing the data and will prepare a report on findings, to be released within six weeks. We anticipate positive findings on the use of IFPS with older youth and a profile of the older youth who need these services.

Father-Involvement Online Course - Part 2
Part 2 of the Father-Involvement Online Course is now available through NFPN's partnership with Essential Learning. This is the second in a series of three courses. The third course will be available by the end of February.

NFPN is continuing the low introductory price of $17 per course. To take the first and second courses, visit http://www.cequick.com/nfpn.

Faster & Easier Online Ordering
NFPN recently upgraded the e-store on our Web site to help you obtain our products easier and faster.

Did you know that on average, orders paid by check take almost a month to complete -- time during which your workers could learn how to use the assessment tools or develop skills for father-involvement.

With NFPN's upgraded online store, you can now complete your order in minutes. With 3 simple clicks, your secure credit card payment can be approved and your order ready to ship. Training materials are usually shipped within 24 hours of payment and are delivered within the USA in 7 days or less (expedited shipping options are available).

Outside the USA? Online credit card payment will ensure that you get the most accurate currency exchange rate. It eliminates all risk of your check being misdirected or lost in the mail. NFPN's online credit card transactions are secure and the preferred method of payment for all international orders.

Keeping You Informed
NFPN's chief methods of communication are the Web site and this e-newsletter. We encourage you to ask your colleagues to sign up for the NFPN News Notes, and to sign up yourself if you receive it second-hand.

We limit NFPN News Notes to 15 issues per year so we won't clog your e-mail inbox or waste your valuable time. Once or twice a month we deliver the latest news, resources, and information about family preservation, reunification, and father-involvement.

To sign up for NFPN News Notes and find more resources, visit:
http://www.nfpn.org


How can NFPN best serve you?
NFPN's mission is to serve as the primary national voice for the preservation of families. Our mission is achieved through initiatives in the areas of family preservation, reunification, and father-involvement. NFPN offers research-based tools, training, resources, and technical assistance to public and private child- and family-serving agencies.

How are we doing?

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our online survey, to help NFPN better meet your needs:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3ZXCZCQ